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WiFi Explorer Pro 3 is a Wi-Fi scanner and analyzer for Mac built to assist WLAN and IT professionals in the design, validation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. It offers an expert overview of the Wi-Fi landscape to quickly assess and find common problems affecting the performance or connectivity of home, small office, and enterprise networks. With WiFi Explorer Pro 3 you can filter and organize scan results by name, vendor, or inferred physical access point to better visualize and troubleshoot networks in any environment. It also provides essential integrations to visualize information from other wireless and non-802.11 energy sources, helping you understand the effects of interference and channel utilization on your wireless network.

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Key features

  • Active, passive, and directed scan modes
  • Custom profiles for different troubleshooting scenarios
  • Organize scan results by network name (SSID), vendor, or inferred physical access point
  • Custom filters for specific troubleshooting tasks
  • Remote scanning using a supported sensor or access point
  • Spectrum analysis integration to identify non-802.11 interference
  • Zigbee integration using a supported Zigbee adapter
  • Proximity beacon integration using the built-in Bluetooth LE radio
  • SSID overhead estimation to help assess channel utilization
  • Import and visualize capture files
The bands and channels visible in WiFi Explorer Pro 3 depend on the Mac’s Wi-Fi hardware, the regulatory domain, and the scan source.

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System requirements

  • macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi adapter (external sensors optional)

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Release notes

For a list of changes in each version, see the WiFi Explorer Pro 3 release notes.

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